Archive for August, 2010
This is the world’s smallest Marks and Sparks store. The signage supposedly dates from 19851885 (thanks for pointing that out Alf, it was just a typo!), although I’m not sure if the store has been there in its current position since then – anyone know?
Unfortunately things cost rather more than a penny now!
I have a picture of me and two friends doing exactly the same thing when we were students 
This was taken a few months ago. Most of the students are away at the minute, but they’ll be returning soon…
This was taken the night of Illuminating Hadrian’s Wall, on the path that runs on the border between the Swan Hunter shipyard and Segedunum (which, incidentally, I will have to visit one day), along the path of what was Hadrian’s Wall.
This building is one of the more imposing buildings in the Quayside area. I always notice it when I’m coming back into Newcastle on the train.
I’ve never known anything about it before but have learned a few facts from these sites. It’s listed Grade II, and it ‘was built on the site of Lord Armstrong’s mansion. Originally occupied by the printers R. Robinson & Co. it was subsequently taken over by Messrs E & F Turnbull who used it as a wholesale warehouse’. It was built from 1888-1898 and was used by R Robinson & Co printers until 1963 when it was taken over by E&F Turnbull and used as a wholesale warehouse. Now it’s been converted into luxury apartments! I can’t believe I didn’t know that.
Also, that reminds me that I’ll have to post a pic of the Wills building at some point.
also, it’s worth clicking through to my flickr photostream if you want to see a couple more pics of DNA DL90. The ones over there are the better ones than the ones I posted. Oh well.
I’ve featured this building here before but this shot is completely different. It’s not quite perfectly even. I’ve tried a LOT to get this shot perfect and never quite managed it. One day………
I thought we’d wander of the coast today, for no reason other than that I like this pic. These beach huts are at the seaside in Blyth.
Come back tomorrow to see a rather different view of them!
This is Blackfriars, behind Stowell Street. It’s hidden away and a lovely calm place right in the middle of the city.
